Motets BWV 225-229

Album by Johann Sebastian Bach & Regensburger Domspatzen & Hanns‐Martin Schneidt

Motets BWV 225-229 is a collection of sacred choral motets by Johann Sebastian Bach, composed in the 1720s. They are compact, contrapuntal works that employ intricate polyphony, varied vocal textures and continuo-supported harmony, reflecting Bach's use of liturgical choral forms during his Leipzig years.
First released: 1st March 1989

Tracklist

  1. 1.
    Singet dem Herrn ein neues Lied, BWV 225
    14:23
  2. 2.
    Der Geist hilft unser Schwachheit auf, BWV 226
    8:19
  3. 3.
    Jesu, meine Freude, BWV 227
    23:39
  4. 4.
    Fürchte dich nicht, BWV 228
    10:14
  5. 5.
    Komm, Jesu, komm, BWV 229
    9:29

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